Dustin currently works in communications for Philadelphia government while pursuing journalism part-time. Before working for local government, he worked as a freelance journalist and legal assistant and frequently used public record laws (both federal and local) to source his reporting. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his partner and their dogs and avidly consuming horror films and fiction.https://uapregister.substack.com/

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With 13 years specifically dedicated to researching the controversial claims of Dr. Dan Burisch and a total of 37 years investigating UFOs and UAPs, Brian’s journey began in the early internet era on platforms like FidoNet and ParaNet. This foundational research, involving traditional methods and collaboration with prominent figures, has consistently focused on critical areas including Area 51 and the Papoose Lake facilities, underground installations, and the MILAB abduction phenomena. Despite contributing significant data to the field, Brian has intentionally remained a behind-the-scenes researcher. He is a graduate of the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA, and resides in Los Angeles.https://www.burischarchive.com/

Gary Heseltine is a retired British police detective with over 22 years of service, who in 2002 founded the PRUFOS (Police Reporting UFO Sightings) database, which collects retired British police UFO sighting reports. In 16 years of research, he has now amassed over 425 cases involving over 900 British police officers. He was the former editor of the online publication UFO Monthly.com, as well as the former co-editor of UFO Data magazine. In Washington DC in 2010 he was awarded the 'Disclosure Award' by Steve Bassett's PRG group. He is working on a film about Britain's most famous UFO case - the Rendlesham Forest incident in December 1980.

I was lucky enough to spend some proper quality time with Chris Ramsay, Michael Phillip, and Luigi Venditelli at Contact in the Desert this year — so I wanted to bring everyone together for a chat about how we found the event, what stood out, and where the conversation around UFOs might be heading.It’s more than just a recap — we dive into personal experiences, unexpected moments, and broader ideas that go well beyond the desert setting. Whether you were there or not, this one’s for anyone curious about the shifting landscape of the phenomenon.

Bob McGwier is a scientist and former intelligence community insider who has become a prominent voice in the study of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). With a background in applied physics and over two decades at the Institute for Defense Analyses, as well as a research leadership role at Virginia Tech’s Hume Center, McGwier brings deep technical expertise to the UAP conversation. He is known for his candid insights into government secrecy, advanced sensing technologies, and the growing push for transparency around UAPs, making him a respected figure in both scientific and investigative circles.

Chris joins Vinnie to discuss the latest on Whistleblowers, Congress and more!https://x.com/ChrisUKSharp

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Carl Andreasen is a father of three and full time researcher and explorer of the mysteries of reality. Born in a small town in Southeast Idaho, he grew up adventuring in the wild near the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone National Park, and the high deserts of Utah. Carl grew up with strange life experiences as a child, and parents who were open minded to the possibilities. This led him on many camping trips into known locations of UFO sightings, Bigfoot reports, and locations of high strangeness as a growing interest. After getting a degree in Social Work, Carl pursued his true passion in film-making and photography and he quickly became a successful online content creator and documentary filmmaker with an audience of over 3.2 million followers. Carl has worked extensively with the team at Skinwalker Ranch and the owner Brandon Fugal – leading to an appearance on the History Channel series “Beyond Skinwalker Ranch” Season 1 Episode 2 at Mt Wilson Ranch. Carl has been a key research figure in rediscovering Mount Wilson Ranch in Nevada and it’s connection to Skinwalker Ranch. He personally utilizes research in quantum entanglement, human consciousness, various meditation methods and “Contact Protocol” – as well as working directly with Native American Indigenous teachers – to explore ancient locations known for paranormal phenomena and UFOs.

Avi Loeb is the head of the Galileo Project, founding director of Harvard University’s — Black Hole Initiative, director of the Institute for Theory and Computation at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and the former chair of the astronomy department at Harvard University (2011–2020). He is a former member of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and a former chair of the Board on Physics and Astronomy of the National Academies. He is the bestselling author of “Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth” and a co-author of the textbook “Life in the Cosmos”, both published in 2021. The paperback edition of his new book, titled “Interstellar”, was published in August 2024.https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/galileo

Ivan Hannel is a graduate of Yale University and Northwestern Law. Originally from Nashville and raised in Phoenix, his legal background spans civil litigation, corporate law, and family law, with a focus on representing plaintiffs in complex disputes.He is best known publicly for representing Lue Elizondo. Ivan’s work on Elizondo’s behalf has involved whistleblower protection, national security issues, and efforts to increase transparency around UAPs. His legal advocacy places him at the centre of one of the most compelling and controversial topics in modern government disclosure.

Documentary Filmmaker Darcy Weir joins Vinnie to discuss UFO documentaries.